YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2018

shows recommended by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Shark Tank is a reality TV programme where budding entrepreneurs seek funding from a panel of six business moguls to start or grow a business or to save their existing business from failure. Shark Tank. Small Business Revolution. Silicon Valley.

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Entrepreneur Silicon Valley New York City Incubator 176

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a cofounder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. So, the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth?

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Technical Cofounder Equity Distribution Cofounder 247

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2018

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Customer Social Media Reputation 159

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

If you aren’t willing to take some risk as an entrepreneur, then don’t expect any gain. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. If you want U.S.

New York City 246

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the future trends entrepreneurs see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- I am a business owner who works to help entrepreneurs incorporate or form LLCs for their businesses. We’ve also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2020

I always tell entrepreneurs that two heads are better than one, so the first task in many startups is finding a co-founder or two. You need to find the skills or experience you don’t have in business, technology, or money. So the first question I usually get is what percent of the company or equity is that person worth?

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Once the invoice has been paid through Plastiq, the platform exports the payment information back into QuickBooks, including differentiating the portion of the payment applied to the invoice from Plastiq’s transaction fee. Any advice you would give to entrepreneurs and business owners? What makes you unique? Start now, not later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2014

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is different, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Product Social Media Reputation 255

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and a while back added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. A UVP sells a product or service because it differentiates it from other products or services that are available.

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Global Marketing Technical Review Mobile 267

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2023

Here's what entrepreneurs predict for business in 2023. #1- In addition, customer experience will be the key differentiator between industry leaders and those who follow the trends. 27- Rise of the ‘second act entrepreneur'. My prediction for business in 2023 is we will see the rise of the ‘second act entrepreneur.'

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Forecast 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

Every entrepreneur has an idea for transforming a market with innovative new technology, or transforming society with a new process. Entrepreneurs who have been really transformative, like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney, seemed to know how to deal with all the right elements. Seek innovation that begets invention. Failure is an option.

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Entrepreneur United States Business Model Government 253

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their businesses. We asked 30 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2023. #1- Business leaders advise aspiring entrepreneurs to make sure that their brand breaks even within a year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2011

I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. If you are an entrepreneur, like Andrew Mason , CEO of Groupon, with a degree in music and no technical business partner to be found, your job is a bit harder.

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Technical Review Partner Entrepreneur Architecture 236

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about their best business or entrepreneur turnaround story and here are the responses. #1- My favorite entrepreneur turnaround story is that of Lord Alan Sugar. My favorite success story is of one of the most influential, richest, and talked about, entrepreneurs i.e. Mark Zuckerberg.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2013

This means smaller amounts given to more entrepreneurs who get a chance to prove that they can build great businesses. I applaud the direction of investors who want to re-invigorate venture capital by taking it back to the real entrepreneur who needs help getting his venture off the ground. entrepreneur startup super-Angels David S.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2017

Over sushi last night with two of them, who are also long-time friends, one of them asked me “Brad, how do you think we are differentiated?” Others are entrepreneurs / operators raising a VC fund. I don’t even know what differentiation means anymore as it all blurs together. Differentiation is one of them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

Winning entrepreneurs have long since supplemented conventional print and video “push” marketing with digital online interactive “pull” marketing, and a while back added social-local-mobile ( SoLoMo ) to the mix. A UVP sells a product or service because it differentiates it from other products or services that are available.

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Mobile Marketing Technical Review Differentiation 434

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Social Media Reputation Cost 308

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2018

But none of this happens by accident — here are lessons prospective digital entrepreneurs can learn from three great business websites. Entering a competitive marketplace makes branding crucial for differentiating yourself from more established rivals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2022

In my experience, most technical entrepreneurs have little interest or expertise in the financials, or marketing. These days, many entrepreneurs are motivated to help the disadvantaged, such as TOMS shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, who differentiated his brand by donating a pair to the needy for every pair sold.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

For startups, the entrepreneur and founder is almost always the face of the company. Processes must be in place to clearly define standards, differentiate performance, link to consequences, provide rewards for accountability, and provide regular follow-up. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact.

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Valuation Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership 311

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

As an angel investor and a mentor to entrepreneurs I still see this every day. Every entrepreneur needs to start by setting a major purpose for embarking down a specific business path. This is still one of the most important competitive differentiators that you can offer. Applied faith. Personal initiative. Enthusiasm.

Technical Review 315

Technical Review Angel Investor Differentiation Business Model 315

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 26, 2019

Most tech entrepreneurs get lost in the logistical plans for their businesses. The post How New Tech Startups Can Differentiate Themselves appeared first on ReadWrite. You’re worried about the timetables and deadlines for your developers or how you’re going to stretch your initial capital investment to last a full six months.

Differentiation 136

Differentiation Startup Technology Developer 136

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

If you aren’t willing to take some risk as an entrepreneur, then don’t expect any gain. Here is my perspective on the highest risk elements, from my years of working with investors and watching startups come and go: All the co-founders are first-time entrepreneurs. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. If you want U.S.

New York City 315

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 315

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs to share how they will prepare for the bad economy and here is what they have to say. #1- Reassess all the differentials based on demand, always prioritizing products and services with greater profitability and better cash generation. Maintaining team morale during a bad economy is equally important.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 28, 2022

We thought about what makes our business differentiated and unique from existing companies in the space. The post 30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name appeared first on Hearpreneur. Thanks to Terry Kasdan, atCommunications ! #15- 15- Combining aura with what we do. Photo Credit: Helena Hassen.

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Naming Entrepreneur Jordan Merger 146

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In business, and in your personal life, the ability to anticipate and overcome criticism is one of the biggest differentiators between leaders, who make things happen, and followers, who may have great ideas but never seem to get things to go their way. The reality is that good ideas are always challenged, so you need to expect it.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Mobile Differentiation 315

Hearpreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

We were keen on differentiating ourselves by highlighting our unique branding-e-commerce approach towards marketing. This is especially true for the organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and key staff members I have as coaching clients. Then the word loom popped into our heads.

Naming 127

Naming Entrepreneur Technical Review Design 127

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

I’ve been fortunate enough to be on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur and a VC, and I’ve observed that most investors look for the same things I do when deciding whether to invest in a company. As an immigrant founder, I didn’t have the industry connections that entrepreneurs often rely on to be successful.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Due Diligence Early Stage Differentiation 140

The Next Web

MAY 5, 2017

Whether you’re trying to find clients through your colleagues, on LinkedIn or a freelancer platform like Contently or Upwork, you should consider how to differentiate yourself from competing freelancers that offer similar services.

Differentiation 138

Differentiation Demand Web Entrepreneur 138

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I’m often surprised when you as an aspiring entrepreneur, looking for investors, tell me your solution is so innovative that you don’t have to worry about differentiating it from competitors, and customers will flock to it without a real marketing campaign. Personalization is the ultimate differentiation.

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Restful Differentiation Social Media Dilution 336

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Product Social Media Reputation 310

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 27, 2019

To many aspiring startup entrepreneurs, this is disheartening news, and a borderline tragic way to look at things. New product features may be enough to differentiate the product, and enter a world free from competition, even within a competitive industry. One of the more obvious points of differentiation is price. Price points.

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Differentiation Startup Advertising Channel 78

Hunter Walker

JUNE 16, 2017

Brad Feld , one of my VC “true norths,” posted about VC Fund Differentiation the other day. Differentiation is one of them. It’s now part of a cliche, as in “how are you differentiated?” Why has “differentiation” been so watered down as to be meaningless? I no longer care about this. Is it overuse?

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Differentiation Founder Partner Customer 77

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 23, 2011

We have done almost 90 roundtables so far and, based on this extensive experience of learning directly from entrepreneurs about their core issues, 1M/1M has just launched a new assessment tool for entrepreneurs. He is heading straight into an intensely competitive market without adequate differentiation or competitive positioning.

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Spain Entrepreneur India San Francisco 115

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2020

There are endless reasons why some entrepreneurs get better results than others. Some entrepreneurs are better marketers, salespeople, and others just know how to delegate responsibilities to experts. There’s another important factor that distinguishes successful entrepreneurs – a firm grasp on economics.

Entrepreneur 240

Entrepreneur Finance Differentiation Demand 240

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2024

With a rapidly changing landscape, it’s never been a more exciting time to be an entrepreneur. Ash Ali & Hassan Kubba – Uncovering the Hidden Power of Your Unfair Advantage Both successful tech entrepreneurs with humble roots, Ash and Hassan have a message of hope to share. Which one was your favorite?

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